Joy to the world (4/4)

I lift up my eyes to the mountains; from where will I… Psalm 121:1-2

I lift up my eyes to the mountains;
from where will I receive help?
My help comes from the Lord,
the Maker of heaven and earth.
Psalm 121:1-2 creation encouragement dependence
During the day the Lord grants his kindness,
and at night his praise is with me,
a prayer to the living God.
Psalm 42:9 love worship prayer

He continued, “Then put away the foreign gods from among you. Bend your heart to the Lord, the God of Israel.”
Joshua 24:23 idols heart purification
But as for me, I will look to the Lord.
I place my hope in God my savior;
my God will hear me.
Micah 7:7 hope salvation listening
May God continue to bless us
and be revered to the ends of the earth.
Psalm 67:8 God awe blessing
For so has the Lord commanded us to do, saying,
‘I have made you a light for the Gentiles
so that you may bring salvation
to the farthest corners of the earth.’
Acts 13:47 evangelism salvation light
About midnight, Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns of praise to God, and the prisoners were listening to them.
Acts 16:25 worship prayer listening
Do not think that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I have not come to bring peace but a sword.
Matthew 10:34 peace world Jesus
Then, after he had spoken to them, the Lord Jesus was taken up into heaven, and there he took his place at the right hand of God.
Mark 16:19 Jesus ascension heaven
Then Nehemiah added: “You now may go. Eat rich food and drink what is sweet. Moreover, send some of these to those for whom nothing has been prepared, for this day is holy to our Lord. Furthermore, do not be grieved, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.”
Nehemiah 8:10 food giving joy
And we are witnesses to these things, as is the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey him.
Acts 5:32 obedience Spirit receiving
His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. Since you have been faithful in small matters, I will give you much greater responsibilities. Come and share your master’s joy.’
Matthew 25:21 reliability reward blessing
The wealthy man lords it over the poor,
and the borrower becomes the slave of the lender.
Proverbs 22:7 money debt slavery
If he refuses to listen to them, report it to the Church. And if he refuses to listen to the Church, treat him as you would a Gentile or a tax collector.
Matthew 18:17 church sin listening
In my distress I called out to the Lord;
he answered by setting me free.
Psalm 118:5 prayer dependence comforter
He is himself the sacrifice for our sins—
and not only for our sins
but also for the sins of the whole world.
1 John 2:2 sin Savior forgiveness
Jesus replied, “If you wish to be perfect, go, sell your possessions, and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.”
Matthew 19:21 blameless giving materialism
For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous
and his ears are attentive to their prayer.
However, the face of the Lord
is set against those who do evil.
1 Peter 3:12 righteousness prayer listening
The hope of the righteous brings them joy,
but the expectations of the wicked are frustrated.
Proverbs 10:28 righteousness hope patience
Then he sat down, summoned the Twelve, and said to them, “If anyone wishes to be first, he must become the last of all and the servant of all.”
Mark 9:35 humility Jesus understanding
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may grow rich in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Romans 15:13 faith Spirit hope
Until now, in my name,
you have not asked for anything.
Ask and you will receive,
so that your joy may be complete.
John 16:24 reliability joy receiving
They devoted themselves to the teaching of the apostles and to the communal fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayers.
Acts 2:42 community prayer obedience
Although we are human beings, we do not engage in battle according to human standards.
2 Corinthians 10:3 life understanding world
Let everything that breathes
offer praise to the Lord.
Alleluia.
Psalm 150:6 worship praise